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by Lesley Koustaff, Brent Gaston and Paul Shimizu
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The 6th edition of Marathon Mouth is a student-centered, grammar / function-based English conversation text book designed for high school to college level conversation classes of more than eight students.The cooperative-learning, student-centered methodologies featured create a holistic approach to language learning that will benefit students who have studied English for a number of years, yet lack the confidence and / or ability to speak. The text maximizes student on-task time in the classroom with non-threatening, confidence-building activities.
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Key Features of Marathon Mouth
Two information gap activities conducted simultaneously to eliminate the "echo" effect and provide additional practice opportunities.
Interviews, class surveys and find someone who activities with significant student preparation, optimize student classroom speaking time in the target language in a meaningful way and places responsibility for learning into their own hands
Listening activities with peer correction expose students to focused listening practice and build comprehension
"About Me!" sections allow the student to personalize the target language
"Teacher's Choice" sections allow teachers to extend personalization aspects of the text
Marathon Mouth builds conversational skills through this interesting and useful language:
Student Empowerment Language
Family
Gestures & Body Language
Ability
Emotions & Feelings
Prepositions
Permission
Family Life (Review of units 2-7)
Time (Past & Present Tense)
Numbers & Mensuration
Comparatives
Superlatives
Experiences
Future Plans
Review Interview
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Marathon Mouth
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